Originally Posted by dglevy

Okay, yesterday I went in. The physician's assistant recommended 'watchful waiting' because: a) it's just a red bump, at this point, b) it hurts a little but not a lot, and c) it doesn't appear to be growing or filled with pus or some other fluid.

She said that these types of sores were caused by malfunctioning hair follicles and mentioned ingrown hairs--although I don't think that's the only thing that goes wrong with hair follicles, but she mentioned them. She also said that hairs in that area grow in funny directions, which contributes to the potential for malfunction.

She recommended giving it 3 months, as long as it doesn't get worse.